Harlan Duane VandeZande

Harlan Duane VandeZande, 78 of Peterson, died Monday, December 22, 2014 at Lake Winona Manor.Harlan was born September 22, 1936 in Forestville, MN to Harold and Della Mae (Frazer) VandeZande. On February 24, 1964, he married Carolyn Raviel. Harlan worked for many years as a logger, doing whatever it took to keep his family fed. He enjoyed building bird houses and running saw mills; he even helped build the Lanesboro School and the Preston Courthouse. His family meant the world to him and he loved every minute he spent with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.He is survived by five children, Marlene (Jim Neppl) VandeZande, Nancy VandeZande, Karlene (Paul) Thompson-VandeZande, Gail (Janette) VandeZande and Gaylen (Dawn Kramer) VandeZande; one step-daughter, Marianne Rasmussen; 8 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Darlene (Ronald) Hahn, Sharon (Arthur) Merkel, Shirley (Ed Hesalroad) Smith, Sharold Buchanan, David (Karen) VandeZande and Charlene (Lyle) Grabau; and many nieces, nephews and friends.Harlan was preceded in death by his wife; brother, Merle VandeZande; sister, Charlotte Neldner and one infant brother.Private family services are being held. Hoff Funeral & Cremation Service - Rushford is assisting the family with arrangements.